Braille map of York

Leeds to Airth Castle near Falkirk

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June 20th 2011
Leeds to Airth Castle near Falkirk The Day started with a visit to York (originally a fortress built by Romans in 1871) – with an incredible minster surrounded by a large city wall of stone. The minster (the largest medieval structure in the United Kingdom, was constructed from 1220) There were many intricate architectural designs with the building , including figures of monarchs as ... read more

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Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the ear... ... read more